Wifi through concrete slabs

Here is the challenge, I have a Linksys WRT3200ACM router on the second floor of an apartment block.
I want the wifi signal to reach the parking area, for which it has to go through 2 flooring slabs.
The Linksys router gets through one slab but not 2.

Thoughts are:
  • I need to stick to 2.4GHz, rather than 5.
  • I could wire a tp-link CPE210 9dBi access point to the router and point it downwards - it's described as directional. It's also described as outdoor, so there may be health concerns if it's used indoors.
  • Or, I could spread a 3 node mesh network around the second floor. Not sure if this works with a separate modem/router or the set incorporates it's own modem.
Any inputs on which (if either) is a better plan? Or, what WOULD work?
Get the 510 rather. Works like a charm. I used two to connect my neighbour to their other neighbour.

Get two and cable them to the nearest access point on each floor.

 
Get the 510 rather. Works like a charm. I used two to connect my neighbour to their other neighbour.

Get two and cable them to the nearest access point on each floor.

Was just about to post the same unit.
 
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